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Tom Bradfield TEP

Senior Associate

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About

Tom is a private wealth lawyer who advises families on tax, trusts and succession matters. He has a particular focus on issues affecting estates, landowners, farmers and family businesses.

He is highly experienced in structuring and succession planning for estates, farms and family businesses. His expertise includes complex capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters, partnerships, family trusts, Wills and probate. He works hand in hand with colleagues across the practice to ensure that clients receive joined up advice on related property, corporate, family, dispute, financing and employment matters.

Tom’s work includes advising trustees (including offshore trustees) on related matters and tax advice relating to settling disputes, especially those involving land.

Tom is also an expert on the establishment and management of sporting clubs for the purposes of the VAT exemption, regularly advising the owners and managers of sporting estates across the UK.

Experience

  • Implementing generational wealth transfers for substantial family enterprises, introducing trust structures for next-generation partners and advising on inheritance tax reliefs expected after April 2026 under draft legislation.
  • Assisting offshore trustees with tax structuring of UK land holdings subject to inheritance tax, including implications of changes for non-domiciled settlors and UK agricultural land held in offshore structures.
  • Advising on and implementing the division of substantial businesses, trusts and estates between family members.
  • Supporting families with mental capacity matters and their implications for succession strategies.
  • Advising on complex historical trust structures, including failed tax planning. Modernising operations, winding up trusts and managing HMRC reporting obligations.

Credentials

  • Admitted as a solicitor: England & Wales (2017)
  • Full member of the Society and Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Member of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA)

“Tom is very approachable and always quick to respond. Fortunately his grasp of my slightly complicated situation is complete, so I always feel that I am in safe and capable hands.”

Expat 2026

“Throughout the transaction Tom provided clear and timely legal advice and turned documents around quickly, incorporating the wishes of the parties accurately leading to a successful outcome. Tom also maintained his sense of humour throughout.”

Estate owner 2026

“Tom Bradfield has been excellent: he quickly grasped the details of each family member’s circumstances and our objectives, formed a plan and helped us execute it within a tight deadline.”

Farmer 2026

“He is thoughtful, efficient and responsive and will go beyond any questions specifically put to him to offer pro-active tax and estate-planning advice. He has a relaxed but engaging manner displaying a genuine interest in finding the right solutions for the client’s individual circumstances.”

Trustee 2026

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